Dairy Free Gluten Free Pineapple Cucumber Salsa
Sweet, spicy, and impossibly fresh, this vibrant salsa brings together juicy pineapple, crisp cucumber, and a kick of jalapeño in a way that feels like summer in a bowl. The combination of red onion, cilantro, and a generous squeeze of fresh lime juice ties everything together with a bright, tangy finish that keeps you coming back for another scoop. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there's no swapping, substituting, or label-checking required — just real, whole produce doing all the heavy lifting. A short rest at room temperature is the secret step that lets the juices mingle and the flavors deepen before you even pick up a chip. The optional pinch of cumin adds a subtle earthy warmth that plays beautifully against the sweetness of the pineapple without overpowering the other fresh notes. Spoon it over grilled fish or chicken, pile it into tacos, or serve it straight from the bowl as a crowd-pleasing appetizer — it genuinely works in every direction.
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6 servings
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into ¼-inch dice
- 1 cup english cucumber, cut into ¼-inch dice
- ⅓ cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely minced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp ground cumin (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the diced pineapple, cucumber, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro in a medium mixing bowl.
- 2
Drizzle the lime juice over the mixture, add the salt and the cumin, if using, then toss until everything is evenly coated.
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